Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The walk to Gamma Abel's office feels longer than it should, mouly because my

brain won't shut up

Why am I doing this again?

I'm halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt. Stupid, nagging, bleeding-heart guilt.

It doesn't matter that I don't know who Enoch really is. It doesn't matter that his aura practically screams danger, even with the amnesia. Nope. My conscience has decided I'm responsible for him, which is just great.

"He'll leave when his wound heals, and his memory comes back," I mutter under my breath. "That's the deal. Taryn. You're not running a charity."

The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abel's office as I approach. I slow my steps, my stomach sinking when I recognize Kallias's sharp tone.

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and you're just going to let that rogue stay?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea who he might be? What his intentions

I roll my eyes. Of course, Kallias is throwing a fit

When I step into the office, he's pacing like a caged animal, his hands gesturing wildly as he rants. Gamma Abel, on the other hand, looks like he's two seconds away from throwing himself out the window.

"Gamma," Kallias says, slamming his hands down on the desk. "This is a risk we can't afford to take."

The Gamma doesn't respond. He just rubs his temples, muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience.

I'll handle it," Gamma Abel finally says, his tone weary.

"No need," I chime in, stepping fully into the room. "I'm already here."

Kallias spins around, his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me. "You-"

"Hi, I interrupt, brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abel's desk.

"Perfect timing," the Gamma mutters, rubbing his temples. "We were just talking about you."

"Always a pleasure," I say dryly, sliding into the room.

Kallias turns to me, all sharp edges and fury. "Get that rogue out. Now"

I ignore him, planting myself in front of the Gamma's desk. "Enoch's my boyfriend."

The room falls silent. For a second, I think I've pulled it off. Then Kallias laughs, sharp and mean. "Boyfriend: That's the best you've got?"

"Jealous?" I shoot back, tilting my head.

He steps closer, his jaw ticking. "You're delusional if you think anyone's buying that."

"Taryn," Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now. "Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this."

"I do, I say, smiling sweetly. "Ha, let's hear it," Kallias chuckles to himself.

I ignore him, turning my full attention to Gammabel. “He ran away from his p

pack to see me," I say, my voice breaking

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slightly as I fake a smile. It's it's so romantic"

Camma Abel looks suspicious. Kallias looks like he wants to punch something- probably me.

"And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks, leaning forward.

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scramble for something, anything "The Midnight Pack."

Kallias barks out a laugh. "The Midnight Pack doesn't have rogues. Try again, Taryn

shut up, Kallias," I snap, spinning to lace him. "Not everyone runs their pack like a

our banter. He eyes me for a long moment, his brow furrowed. "Is this

to pull out the big

a deep breath, letting my shoulders slump as I fake a sob. "He loves me, Gamma. And after everything I've

Kallias rejected me- I shoot Kallias a pointed glare. "This is the least

rubbing his temples again.

back in his chair, giving me the kind of look that says I don't

out my best wide-eyed, tragic expression.

record with

sighs, long and heavy, like he's got the weight of the world on his shoulders. “Fine. I'll inform the Alpha and Luna, but this is on you,

say, already

front of me. "This isn't over. My parents won't

"Accepting pack members is my jurisdiction, Kallias. If you go behind my back on this, you'll be

spikes, but Kallias doesn't argue. Instead, he storms out,

walls shake.

beat, then wipe a fake tear from my cheek. "Thanks, Gamma.

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like, "You're lucky I'm fond of you,"

the sound of murmured voices drawing my attention. A crowd. of pack members is gathered near the fountain, their backs turned

center.

hell now?" I mutter, pushing my

as I push through the crowd,

Enoch.

my stomach twists. Enoch's in the center, soaked in what looks-and smells-like mop water. Kallias's friends are surrounding him, smirking

Shit.

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the hell is that one

Riverstone Pack

with disgust.

bracing himself on the ground. His expression is

mouth, a gasp

it!" I

crowd parting slightly

me.

do about it, Omega?" one of

me. I don't think I just

I growl, stepping towards the bullies and

and for the first

A spark

in front of him. "Enoch." I whisper, my voice cracking. My hands tremble as I reach out to him, wiping mop water off

is so calm it almost sounds curious, like

freeze, my

are you crying?" he asks, tilting his head slightly, as

shaky. "I'm not

stares at me,

neutral, detached tone, he asks, "Should I just kill them

by an oppressive silence. It's the same pressure that made Kallias step back in the infirmary hallway, the kind of dominance that makes your wolf want to roll over and bare its

beginning to think what kind of man exactly have

words-it's how he's saying it-the raw authority radiating from

submit. I don't know what monster he

tilts further, like he's studying me. "You don't think like

I stand and grab his arm. "Come on,

back to the room."

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